Albany Unified School District

The continual barrage of bad economic news floods the media and we now hear about a double dip recession. In the face of what seem like perpetual negativity, Albany Schools offers hope for a brighter future. With a dedicated professional staff and strong community support, we continue to provide a rich and rigorous comprehensive education to your children.

Every year over 3800 students are educated in our District. These students are ethnically diverse, speak different languages, and learn in different ways. Our goal for them however is the same – to educate them to be a successful part of the global society.

The District has just completed a strategic plan. Under the umbrella of our core mission:

To provide excellence in public education that empowers all to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens and committed to creating comprehensive learning opportunities in a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, addressing the needs of each student the Board of Education has focused time, energy and resources towards the achievement of three strategies that will help move the District forward.

Strategy 1:

Provide a comprehensive educational experience with expanded opportunities for demonstrating and assessing student growth.

Strategy 2:

We will identify individual, social, emotional and academic needs and apply collaborative appropriate interventions.

Strategy 3:

We will enhance the leadership capacity at the site, district and community levels for collaborating with all stakeholders in making decisions, communicating and assessing site and district goals.

It is with great anticipation that I look forward to the 2010-11 school year. Much has been accomplished and much lies ahead.

Sincerely,

Marla Stephenson
Superintendent